London courts Italian businesses ahead of 2012

Mar 18, 2008

Think London, the foreign direct investment (FDI) agency for London, is showcasing opportunities for Italian businesses looking to expand and grow in London as the UK capital prepares to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012. 

Think London provides free, confidential and comprehensive advice to help international businesses set up and grow in London. The FDI agency for London is able to assist companies who are interested in applying for any of the 2,000 main contracts and the 50,000 supply chain contracts available in relation to the 2012 Games. Think London held a seminar in Milan today (18 March 2008) entitled “London 2012 and beyond,” to support Italian businesses interested in taking advantage of the opportunities presented by the 2012 Olympic Games.

The London economy is forecast to grow by €63 billion by 2012, with the 2012 Games contributing €6 billion worth of investment over the next four years alone.

Michael Charlton, Think London Chief Executive commented: “We believe that many Italian businesses are well placed to benefit from the investment opportunities presented by the London 2012 Games, and Think London is the organisation that can support companies looking to take advantage of such opportunities and gain clarity into the procurement process. London is the perfect springboard for businesses looking to succeed internationally with fast access to a range of customers, markets, ideas and finance.”

Speakers at the “London 2012 and beyond” seminar in Milan included Michael Charlton, Chief Executive of Think London; a representative from the Mayor of Milan’s office; Stephen Linnegar and David McKay from Bovis Lend Lease, which has been awarded a construction contract for the London 2012 Olympic Games; Tony Castagnetti, Partner, Vantis; and Professor Valentino Castellani, President of Torino Olympic Organising Committee 2006.here Think London has a well established track record of helping businesses establish themselves in the capital and has helped more than 1,000 companies from 43 countries since 1994.

Contact us today to find out how your business can take advantage of the business opportunities London has to offer, including around the 2012 Olympic Games.

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